Record-strip composing or preparing machine.



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To all whom it may concern:

{Be it knownthat ll, ERNEST EDWARD SUM- NER, a subject of the King of GreatBritain, residingat #13 Ambleside road, Willesden, London, N. W., England, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Record-Strip Composing or Preparing Machines; and l do hereby declarethe follovving to be a fullyclear, and'exact description of the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming part of this specification, and to the characters of reference marked thereon.

This invention relates to machines for composing or preparing patterns, record strips; or controllers, such as are employed to control the action of automatic typecasting and composing machines, each unit, character, symbol, or j ustification fraction being set up or represented in the recordstrip by one or more signal components or perforations through the instrumentality of key controlled punches or signal producing devices.

It has been usual, hitherto, to compose the line of matter so that when being cast the fractions necessary to, justify the line have been added to certain predetermined spaces or space type-bodies Which are variable in setWise measurement for justification purposes, as, for example, with the invention according to the U. Patent to J. Sellers Bancroft and Mauritz C. Indahl, No. 944,405, dated Decembier1C 1 een ro ose .or examp e,

p of thell. S. above inventors No. 1,094,630, dated April according to 28th, 1914;, to add'the justification fraction for a line to the type bodies, that is to say, to bodies of predetern'linedfandffixed point sizes such as characters, points, quads, etc., as distinguished from ,space type bodies. It is the chief object of the present invention to provide improved and simplified controllable mechanism whereby the justifis cation fraction for a given line of composi in the cast ng machine the tion can be applied to any number of the individual type bodies in the composed line. The signals for type are in general composed of tvvo components, one denoting or indicating position, the other position and dimension, since in addition to determining position of the die or matrix, it also controls the dimen- Specification of Letters Patent.

.a type'vvhile the 28th, 1909, but it has also Patent to the dimensionin devices when s names are value of each type; these components will be referred to heremafter as positioningand dimensioning components respectively.

he dimensioningcomponent of a space signal controls in the casting machinelthe settmgpnpositioning of space signal controls the adjustment of a transfer mechanism Which effects a change in the value of the normal mold-dimensioning mechanism When combined With a supthe normalmolddimension ng mechanism as in thecase of. other component of the Patented New, 5,118., Application filed December 29, 1916. Serial No. 139,628. l l

plementary or justification mold-dimensionmg mechanism as is the case when spaces are being cast, and the punch in the composing machine which produces the transfer com ponent is coupled Withmechanism whereby the line-measuring mechanism registers the unit value of the unjustified space at a fixed amount. a a j j i The signals for the justification fraction for the composed line are formed at the end of the line and each comprises two components. As, however, in the organized casting machine the record-strip is passed therethrough inthe order'reverse to composition, the justification signals are pre sented at the record-strip interpreting mechanism of the casting machine before the signals denoting type and spaces. These justification signals function in the casting machine to efiiect the adjustment or setting of the supplementary mold-dimensiomng mechanism which is only rendered opera tive to dimension the mold in conjunction with and in addition to the normal. moldbeing cast. The supplementary mold-dimensiom ing devices areirendered operativeby the transfer component of the space signal. which, as already; stated, acts upon, the transfer mechanism, While the setting of the normal mold-dimensioning devices is effected through the dimensioning component of the signal be it space or type.

With the above mechanism the dimenshm indicated for any given position of the normal mold-dimensionin devices is two units lessvvhen controller by the J.F1'ne11- sioningcomponent of a space signal. than when controlled by the like component of a type s1gnal,. and as the same punch can be used for producin the dimensioning coinjp'onents ofv b'othkinds of/signa s, type and space; provision is made in the composing machine whereby the register on the linemeasuring mechanism will be two units less when recordin g a space than when 11 .Cl for yp a I I In accordance with the present invertion improved mechanism provided for coupling will the transfer .component of the s nce-signal with'the type signals and for "cm i in g out the unit {registering or measuring mechanism of'the'spacesignal, so that theunit value of the type signal will be registered; thus thesignal, when being interpreted'in the casting machine. will elfect the setting of the normal mold-dimensioning devices and will also effect the cooperation' therewith for dimensioning the mold for the designated type of the -.supplementary'or justification mold-dimensioning dci'iues. The addition of this transfer component to the type'si'gn'also that in the casting'maohine the mold is" dimensioned by the conjoint action of the normal and supplementary or justification mold-dimensioning device diminishes the value of the designated type by two units, the deficiency which is made up and applied through the medium of the justification signal which is increased in value to' the extent of two units of the set for each of the type signals to which the transfer component has been applied."

In carrying out the present invention there is provided a hand-operated or handcontrolled mechanism by'which the punch for the transfer component of the space signal can be coupled with a part of the ma chine which is moved or is operated with every type signal so that this punch is no longer operated by its motor but by the said part, and a detachable coupling between the actuating member for this punch and the units-measuring mechanism is operated b y which the units-measuring mechanism can be disconnected so that it takes no part in the measuring of the value of the typesig' nal to which the transfer component is coupled.

""In the machine to which the invention is particularly applicablethere is a universal bar which is" operated by all the type punches 'and under the influence of a motor serves 'to return the punches after each operation, andiin accordancewith the present invention 'a'pivoted lever, one end of which is coupled with the transfer punch-bar, carries at its other end a linlrwhicli can be swung into and outof operative engagement with "an armof the aforesaid universal bar. and the movement which effects this couvpling or uncoupling also cfiects the coupling and uncoupling of the units-measuring mechanism with the transfer punch.

Referring tolthe accompanying draw ngs.

Figure 1 is a sectional elevation of part of a typographical composing machine eulbodying the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the mechanism of the invention separately.

Fig. 3 is a rear elevation of part of the mechanism shown in Fig. 1.

Figs. 4 and 5 are sectionclevations slim. ing the movable couplingbetween the transfer punch andthe units measuring mechanism, and i Fig. 6 is an end elevation of-Fi 4.

The composing machine to which the invention is herein shown applied and in connection with which it will be herein described is that of Patent #Q lflAQli, previously referred to, to the s iecification of which attention is directed for a full uul complete description of the machine, it being suiiicient for present purposes to designate in general only those parts thereof with which' the mechanism of the present invention is more intimately related, for example, (employing the same reference numerals as those of the patent the keys 180 pneumatically operating the punch bar motor pistons 29, connected with the punch bar levers 17 and punch bars 15 (the punch bar shown in Fig. 1 being that of the transfer or space punch); the line measuring mechanism including the stop bars 1 on the outer ends of levers each operated from a dimensioning punch bar 15 through a lever 2-0 and" a vertically movable bar 40. the units rack 11 slidable in the units rack carrier 42 operated from the universal bar 19,'the latter being connected by arms with the shaft 34 and by thearm 35 and link 2-10 with the return motor piston 37, the units wheel 7 and the line scale rack let; the just: fication indicating mechanismidentified by the indicator drum 8 and the space counter or pointer 14*, the latter being carried h the vertical ratchet bar 85 driven upwardly by pawl and ratchet means including the operating arm 91 and allowed to fall when desired by a suitably operated trip.

In accordance with the present invention there is pivotally supported in a bracket 7 (Fig. 2) secured to the machine frame. a lever 8 one end of which by a pin and slot connection is coupled with the transfer punch bar 15. To the other end of the lever 8 is pivctally connected; at a point intermediate its ends, a bar or rod 9.

At its lower end the rod 9 is formed, with a hook or slot lOQwhich when the rod is turned on its pivot 12 engages a pin 16 on the arm 85 of the universal bar 19 as shown in full lines in Fig. 1. In this position. when a key operated to actuiue the punches for a type signal, the universal bar 19 in rising, through its engagement with theshoulders on the punch-bars, acts to pull down the rod 9, lowering the rear end of the lever 8 and raising its forward end to elevate and actuate the transfer punch bar 15 and its punch 1 independently of its motor. As the universal bar is actuated with each type signal, the transfer component will be added to all type signals so long as the rod 9 is coupled with the universal bar 19.

When the bar 9 is rocked or turned on its pivot 12 into the position indicated in broken or dotted lines in Fig. l and is th s uncoupled from the rod 16, then the transfer punch 1 will respond only to its motor and be uninfluenced by the bar 19 as above described, and will then only operate as a component of a space signal.

As already stated, the transfer component punch 1 is coupled with the units stop pertainingto the space signal to effect the recording of the units na l, but when the transfer component ofthe space signal is added to the type signal as proposed-by this invention, the unit value to be recorded is no longer the constant value 1 of a space signalbut the variable value of a type signal, and, therefore, the units measuring mechanism of the space signal mustbe rendered inoperative so that the units will be measured from the type signal, the unit stop for which is it coupled with the dimensioning component or punch of the type signal. 1

The lever 20 connecting the punch bar 15 of the transfer component of the space signal punch 1 is coupled with the corresponding unit-stop-actuating bar 4C0, and for of footing the coupling and uncoupling of this stop, in accordance with this invention, the bearing 18 in the punch bar 15 for the lever 20 may be opened'and closed to form a detachable coupling. This bearing is formed in two. parts which together embrace a rounded portion 21 on one end of the lever 20. The part 22 of the bearing is formed on or in one with the punch-bar, but the lower part 23, is formed of a piece mounted to slide between guides formed on the bar, and is arranged to pass through an opening in the punch-bar (see Figs. 1, 1, 5 and 6).

When the movable part of the bearing is in its forward position (see Fig. 4) the lever 20 is moved by the punch-bar and the units value of a space signal is recorded. This is the condition of operation when the mechanism of the crative.

When, however, the mechanism ofthe invention is in operation and the transfer signal producing member is operated from the universal bar 19, the movable part 23 of the bearing is withdrawn to the position indicat d in b ken line l, a d in full value of the space Sig present invention is inop-.

lines in Fig. 5, so that when the punchbar .is raised by the lever it rises withoutwcarrying with it the units stop operating lever 20 of the transfer component punch 1.

To facilitate the adjustment of the movable part of the bearing and to effect its adjustment simultaneously with. the adjustment of the punch-bar operating levers, there is coupled to the sliding part- 23 a lever 24 which is pivoted to the lever 8 at 25 and is coupled at its upper end by a link 26 to the bar 9. The coupling shown is in the form of a pin projecting laterally, from the part 23 and norn'lally seating between upturned wedge shaped prongs formed by providing the lower end of lever 24 with a fork and bending the prongs of the fork upwardly.

A spring detent 27 is provided and is adapted to engage with one or other of two notches 28, 29 on the sliding part to hold it in either of its adjusted positions.

The rod 9 is operated conveniently by a sliding bar 30 mounted upon studs 31, which. are secured conveniently to the outside of the machine frame and pass through slots 32 in the bar. At its inner a downwardly extending slotted portion 33 which embraces a stud 36 on the upper end of the rod, and the slot 38 is sufficiently deep to accommodate and retain the stud in both of its positions of adjustment, and when the rod 9 is reciprocated by the bar 16.

A spring detent 39 is secured to the machine frame and arranged to engage one or other of two notches 41, 4:2 in the bar to retain. it against accidental movement when in either of its adjusted positions.

In the class of machine to which the present invention refers there is a justification indicator 8 cooperating with the line-measuring mechanism from which the operator or compositor ascertains what keys it is necessary.to operate to form in the recordstrip the justification signals for the line, and co-actingwith this indicator is a space counter 14L which is operated with each signal for. a justification space. In the organized machine this space counter is operated by a motor, the air or operative fluid for which is supplied from the motor of the transfer component punch of the space sigual. Since in accordance with the present invention, when the mechanism is in opera tion the transfm' punch operated independently of its motor, and, therefore, the motor for the space counter will not be energized, it is necessary for the purposes of this invention that the space counter be operated with each type signal with which the transfer cmnponent punch is coupled, otherwise the fraction presented by the justification indicator would be inaccurate. A convenient method of operating the space counter for the purposes of the pres ent invention comprises a lever 43 which is pivoted intermediate its ends to the ma-.

chine frame at 44. One end of this lever is connected by a link &5 to the operating arm i 91 for the space counter which is normally ing member, line measuring mechanism and space counting mechanism, and in combination therewith, mechanism for connecting sa1d movable member with said transfer signal producing member and with the space counting mechanism whereby the said transfer signal producing member and the'said space counting mechanism may be operated whenever a type signal producing device is operated, and means for disconnecting said transfer signal producing member from the line measuring mechanism.

2. In a record strip composing or preparing machine provided with line measuring mechanism, a series of signal producing devices including dimensioning signal producing members and a transfer signal producing member and a member movable by any one of said dimensioning signal producingmembers, and in combination therewith, a detachable coupling mechanism for connecting the transfer signal producing member with said movable member and for simultaneously disconnecting the transfer signal producing member from the measuring mechanism.

3. Ina record strip composing or preparing machine provided with a series of signal producing devices including dimensioning signal producing members and a transfer signal producing member, and a universal bar movable by any one of said dimensioning signal producing members, and in combination therewith, a lever connected with said transfer signal producing member and means for detachably connecting said lever with the universal bar.

4. In a record strip composing or preparing machine provided with a series of signal producing devices including dimensioning signal producing members and a transfer signal producing member, and a universal bar movable by any one of said dimensioning signal producing members, and in combination therewith, a lever connected with said transfer signal producing member, a second lever connected with said first named lever and mechanism for detachably coupling the second named lever with the universal bar.

5. In a record strip composing or preparing machine, a space or transfer signal producing member and line measuring mechanism including a lever connected at one end with said member, in combination with mechanism for temporarily disconnecting said lever and said member.

6. In a record strip composing or preparing machine provided with type and space signal producing punches, space counting mechanism normally operated simultaneously with the operation of a space signal producing punch, and in combination therewith, mechanism connecting said counting mechanism with a type signal producing punch, whereby the counting mechanism is capable of being operated simultaneously with the operation of said type signal producing punch.

7. An attachment for a record-strip composing machine provided with a series of key controlled signal producing devices including a space punch, a space counting mechanism and a universal bar movable by any one of said signal producing devices, said attachment comprising a lever mechanism adapted to connect said space punch and said universal bar and a lever adapted to connect at one end with said lever mechanism and at the other end with said space counting mechanism.

8. In a record strip composing or preparing machine provided with a series of type signal producing devices, a universal bar movable by any one of said devices, a space signal producing device including a space punch bar, line measuring mechanism, including a stop operating lever, normally connected at one end with said space punch bar and space counting mechanism, and in combination therewith, a lever connected at one end with said space punch bar, a second lever connected with said first named lever at the opposite end of the latter mechanism for detachably connecting said second named lever with the universal bar. means connected with said second named lever for disconnecting said stop operating lever from said space punch bar and lever mechanism connected with said second named lever and said space counting mechanism ERNEST EDWARD SUMNER. Witnessed by- Gno. VAN DYNE, E. EASTAWAY.

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